976-Evil
Deftones · Diamond Eyes [2010]
You've been staring away
Are you faint
Are you thinking
Crack a smile and wink
It doesn't scare me away
Hit the brakes
I feel like losing you
To you
So I gaze
In your eyes
And I wonder
Can you take me up
Your hands that I'm under
Come wake me up soon
Take a bow and wave
As we carry away
It was great
But I'm not leaving
Crack a smile and wink
It still doesn't scare me away
Hit the brakes
I feel like losing you, to you
So I gaze in your eyes
And I wonder, can you take me up
Your hands that I'm under
Come wake me up
For a thousand days
We could get carried away
Are you in
Are you in
Are you in (are you in)
(I'd give anything)
(I'd give anything for you)
So I gaze in your eyes
And I wonder can you take me up
Your hands that I'm under
Come wake
So I gaze in your eyes
And I wonder can you take me up
976-Evil
Released on the 2010 album Diamond Eyes, 976-Evil stands as a defining track from Deftones' post-Chino Moreno hiatus era. The song captures the band's signature blend of heavy distortion and atmospheric textures, showcasing their ability to balance aggression with melodic sensibility. As part of a critically acclaimed record that marked a significant creative resurgence, the track highlights the group's evolution in alternative metal. The recording features the band's characteristic interplay between crushing guitar riffs and ethereal vocals, creating a soundscape that is both dense and spacious. This work remains a staple in their discography, illustrating the enduring power of their sonic identity during a pivotal moment in their career.